Ambitious Antoinette Taft Breaks Into San Francisco News
Antoinette Taft, a twenty three year old woman with ambitions, moves into a drab San Francisco flat with family and pursues journalism. She interviews Lawrence Nellamy of the Journal of Commerce, joins the newspaper office scene, and navigates romance, colleagues, and a potential shift to a business page with a weekly four page Saturday supplement. She forms ties with Bess Cutter and Ruth Bellamy and witnesses office politics and social events as she proves herself capable in photo work and reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antoinette Taft
San Francisco
Brenda
Cliff
Bruce
Meg
Lawrence Nellamy
The
Journal of Commerce
Barney Kert
Tony
Mr. Greenwood
Bess Cutter
Fitch
Bess
Barney
Cutter
Piedmont
Patterson
Ruth
Larry Bellamy
Examiner
Prager
Journal
Larry
Larry, and the Big Photograph of Mrs. Patterson
Fairmont
Chevalier
Chapter X-Continued Romantic Tension at the Examiner
Tony discusses a sensational assignment with Renee Greenwood and Larry at home while Ruth joins the scene. Tony rejects the plan to fake an emergency hospital story, hoping for real social article work and a future in journalism despite pressure from Greeny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Greenwood
Greeny
Lawrence
Larry
Wrence
Mitch
Allen
Porter-Patsy Scoop Rocks Society Circles
Tony plots the Patricia Porter engagement scoop for Lee Scott as she juggles tips from Linda Flood and Elinor Parks while managing rival Milly Richards and troublesome Fitch. Bess questions newsroom pressure as edits threaten Tony’s column.
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Tony
Linda Flood
Patricia Porter
Greeny
Lee Carolan Scott
White House
Louisette
Patsy
Olney Parks
Porter
Elinor
Parks
Lee
Pep Nonan
Scott
Scott House
Lee Scott
Mr. Scott
Uncle Bill
Bill
Bess Cutter
Bess
Fitch
Milly Richards
Milly
Sunshine
Mr. Fitch
Piedmont
Frank Fitch
Davidson
Arnoldson
California Island Myth to Texas-Near Frontier History
The piece traces how California, admitted in 1850, was historically distant from Texas and perceived as an island by early explorers. It notes Spanish contact in 1542-48, settlement in 1769, and its incorporation into Mexican territory to deter English or Russian encroachment. The narrative emphasizes sparse settlement and isolation from Spain and Mexico.
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California
Texas
Spain
England
Russia
Mexico
Magnesia
Long Island Cin
Mystic ghost tale from Simla haunts an Indian bungalow
In Simla in 1920 a government official recounts renting a haunted bungalow where a white sahib ghost allegedly appeared via a medium during a spirit-writing session. The tale includes a rendezvous on a veranda at 8:30 PM observed by the narrator, with the Gurkha sworn to secrecy and the medium claiming a shade visible only by some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Land
Simla
India
Himalayas
Delhi
Sir Frederick
Spook
WNU Servise
Simeon Saw Jesus and His Salvation
Simeon’s recognition of Jesus at the temple stems from Mary's and Joseph’s offering and Jesus’ presentation. The pastor outlines Simeon’s upright, devout, Spirit-led life and his blessing of Mary and Joseph, including the prophecies of Christ’s impact on Israel and the Gentiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon
Jesus
Mary
Joseph
Covenant Nation
Israel
Messiah
Christ
Temple
God
Phis
What Class of People Piya Its Bills Most Promptly
A Kansas City Times note cites Prof Paul D Converse of the University of Illinois conducting a survey with the National Association of Finance Companies. It ranks groups by the likelihood of seeing their bills promptly paid, led by a 92 percent disclosure rate among a certain class, followed by storekeepers, teachers, dentists, doctors, and others with lower percentages.
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Piya
Uimn
Paul D. Converse
University of Sinois
National Association of Nance Companies
G. R. Turner
Kansas City Times
Justice Men Tremble at Justice, Says Mme Swetchine
Quote reflects a belief that those who claim justice should fear its power, attributed to Mme Swetchine. The remark contrasts rhetoric with the moral force of justice itself.
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Mme. Swetchine
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Aiden Oyage
Kathleen Norris
W.N.U. Service
Reguwoman
France
Sir Frederick O’conner
Kingdom of
Nepal
P. B. Fitzwater
D. Dember
M 2 Bible Institute of the Western
Luton
Simon
Capudine
Doan
ORME
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